On the ninth day of February, early in the morning.

The first session of the examination, the four books of literature and righteousness.

The key to the eight-strand taker.

Zhu Hao had a calm mind, and he participated in the imperial examination more times, and slowly got used to it, completing a series of pre-examination work step by step, and then began to review the questions.

Four books and three questions.

The title of the Analects is: "My way is consistent." ”

On Loyalty and Forgiveness.

"Mencius" inscribed: "The reason why the country is abolished is that the survival is the same." ”

On governing the country with benevolence.

The title of "The Mean": "It is not arrogant at the top of the former residence, and it is not double for the bottom." ”

On the way of a gentleman in the world, it is also about the way of getting along with a gentleman and a minister.

After reading the three questions, it is similar to the truncation question in the truncation question, only one sentence in the four books, and the question is counted out, perhaps the examiner thinks that the candidate can come to participate in the examination, and the knowledge must be good, do you still can't recite the text? As long as you make such a sentence, you should know the direction of your idea, and you don't need to go into too much detail.

In the three questions, there is an advanced feeling of cultivating Qi Zhiping, first on "loyalty and forgiveness", then on benevolence, and then on the noble mentality.

There are similarities between the second and third questions.

Perhaps it was influenced by King Ning's rebellion, after all, the next sentence of Mencius's inscription is "The Son of Heaven is not benevolent, and he does not protect the four seas; The princes are not benevolent, and they do not protect the society; Doctor Qing is not benevolent, and does not protect the temple; Shishu people are not benevolent and do not protect the four bodies. ”

The third question is clearly implying that King Ning violated the Confucian code of conduct of "not doubling for the inferior".

"Times" through "back", there is a sense of rebellion, but King Ning is the next but "times", that must be against the golden mean, and should be criticized.

The three questions are not difficult, it depends on whether the candidate can pinpoint the disadvantages of the times.

The second question also contains an exhortation to the emperor - "The Son of Heaven is not benevolent, and he will not protect the four seas". The first question, "Loyalty and Forgiveness", also reflects related ideas.

In short, this is a kind of exhortation and encouragement to the literati after King Ning's rebellion, and the scholar class should let the scholars follow the etiquette and law system of the prince of heaven and earth, so that the courtiers can be good leeks with peace of mind.

Zhu Hao thought to himself, sure enough, the topic is like the current situation, what is said to be the minister, but in fact, the imperial examination is still centered on scholars, this topic can only be based on catering to the preferences of scholars, not who is more fierce than who criticizes the people in power, or who is more loyal to the imperial court can be named on the gold list.

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In the Tribute Temple.

Zhu Hao reviewed the questions with peace of mind and answered the questions, while outside the department, Tang Yin went to see Lou Suzhen under Zhu Hao's repeated instructions before entering the examination room.

Onigiri reads a book

Lou Suzhen inquired about his future plans in front of Tang Yin, just like gossip between friends.

Lou Suzhen wondered if Zhu Hao's words about King Xiaoxing becoming emperor in the next two or three years were based on Tang Yin's speculation.

“…… The general trend of the world, I can't make a decision, I just want to live in peace, and I have never had the idea of competing for fame and fortune. ”

Tang Yin said with emotion, "Even if I am still working in Xingwang's Mansion now, it is just to repay the kindness of the old Xingwang for taking in and appreciating, and after the prince returns to Anlu, I will resign and return to Jiangnan to raise flowers and farm." ”

When Lou Suzhen heard these words, she knew that Zhu Hao's worries were not unreasonable.

Tang Yin was obviously tired of the tedious work in Xingwangfu, and wanted to return to his hometown early to spend his old age and live a leisurely retirement life.

Lou Suzhen asked, "What if there is a real dragon in the Xingwang Mansion?" ”

"This ......"

Tang Yin looked at Lou Suzhen in surprise.

Suddenly, I felt that this woman spoke exactly like her student, and she was so straightforward.

"Even if there is a real dragon, it has nothing to do with me."

Tang Yin shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Princess, you are a noble woman, even if you leave Jiangxi, you should also take the royal family's favor first." ”

Lou Suzhen shook her head slightly: "Sir, don't use the royal family as an excuse to restrain the people's daughters." ”

The implication is that I am no longer a princess now, and I don't call myself a "concubine", as if I have never been married, just an ordinary little woman, what else do you Tang Yin mention to me about "royal favors"?

Could it be that King Ning chose me to be the princess, and then regardless of the safety of our Lou family, he brazenly raised the flag to rebel and send me to death, and I should also thank the emperor for beheading me all over the house?

Tang Yin heard Lou Suzhen's desire to be an ordinary person again, and he didn't squeak for a long time.

"I originally thought that Mr. had the world in mind and served the country and the people, but it seems that I have too high expectations for Mr." Lou Suzhen continued to shake her head.

"Huh?"

Tang Yin raised his head and looked at Lou Suzhen in surprise.

Lou Suzhen said: "Mr. didn't stay in Nanchang because he noticed that someone in Nanchang had committed that rebellious act, pretending to be crazy and stupid at the expense of being cheap, and finally keeping the name festival, which shows that Mr. is not a person who is obsessed with foreign things."

"After arriving in Anlu, in order to ensure the peace of the people, lead the troops to calm the Kou, and provide disaster relief and peace to the people, which one of them is a loyal act, why is it that the four seas are uneasy now, but Mr. wants to be in a private house, but ask the court disputes?"

"This ......"

Tang Yin hesitated, "Everyone has their own ambitions." ”

Lou Suzhen continued: "In my opinion, Mr.'s ambition may not be as good as that of the little son of the Zhu family. ”

Tang Yin said disdainfully: "He is young and vigorous, like the rising sun, he naturally has lofty ambitions, and I am like the sunset, tired birds and homesick, which is also human nature." You don't know much about that kid, his ambitions are far from ...... Alas! ”

When the words came to his lips, Tang Yin didn't know where to start.

Do you want to tell Lou Suzhen that Zhu Hao's kid wants to be a powerful minister under one person and above ten thousand people?

Now he holds the prince of Xingwangfu firmly in his hands, and his mind is very complicated, he can be said to be a scheming little fox, even I, Tang, feel ashamed?

Forget it, forget it, it's good that Zhu Hao, this kid, saved Lou Suzhen, let him keep the image of a pure son in Lou Suzhen's heart!

Lou Suzhen said: "At least Zhu Xiaogongzi is worried that Mr. will have no intention of doing things in the future, let me persuade Mr. to focus on the overall situation of the world, don't mess up the family and country with personal likes and dislikes, and don't live up to God's tempering of you, mediocrity to death and leaving a name in history or just a thought." ”

"Uh......"

Tang Yin didn't know how to pick up the stubble again.

I thought to myself, it really has something to do with Zhu Hao's kid.

Is Zhu Hao, this kid so good at brainwashing people?

What did he say to Princess Ning? Why did she see Princess Ning again this time, her mental state seemed to be much better than before, and her life had a direction?

"Just Mr. Dang, in order to help me, help the innocent scholars who were involved in the rebellion, lost their official positions, and the people who were displaced, and gave them justice, so that they could continue to be obedient citizens of the Ming Dynasty, isn't it good?"

Lou Suzhen's words are neither humble nor arrogant.

That is, she is qualified to talk eloquently in front of Tang Yin, and it would be good to be able to say two sentences in the face of such a world-famous Confucian in the face of others.

Lou Suzhen completely suppressed Tang Yin when her aura was full of aura.

Tang Yin snorted: "Jiangxi's affairs...... If it's not me, it's not Xingwangfu who can ask. ”

Lou Suzhen smiled slightly and said, "If there is really a real dragon in the Xingwang Mansion in the future, Mr. will not be willing to help?" ”

"Ah...... This ......"

Tang Yin has been living alone in the past few years, he was a little overwhelmed in front of women, plus the "goddess" in front of him was his heart, people used to have a high status, and their talents and knowledge were far from being comparable to ordinary women.

Lou Suzhen got up and saluted respectfully: "A reckless daughter, she can't even recover her original identity, but Mr. has a clever plan to save me from fire and water, and remember it in my heart." If Mr. has lofty ambitions, he will be able to stabilize the country in the future, and it will not be in vain for me to get acquainted with Mr. and my expectations for him. Please Mr. for the people, for the rejuvenation of the palace, the ambition of the bird in the heart. Please grant the little girl's request. ”

"Don't ...... Other. ”

Tang Yin hurriedly got up and returned the salute.

All of a sudden, Tang Yin fell into a dilemma.

He does have the intention of quitting the Xingwang Mansion, in Anlu in the past few years, he has earned a lot of wealth, and the ideal good life of raising flowers and farming is about to come, as for what Zhu Si is not the emperor, it is not in his plan.

Zhu Hao cared very much about Kuang Fu Sheji, but Tang Yin turned a blind eye.

The court has failed me, and when the world is in danger, do you want me to be responsible for the people of the world?

An Luping thieves and disaster relief, that is to use people's money to eliminate disasters for others, and to do things for the Xingwang Mansion, there is no need to put me in such a high position.

The mind is set.

Now that Lou Suzhen persuaded him to turn back, he was very embarrassed.

The hero is sad about the beauty pass, to say that he has no thoughts about Lou Suzhen...... Just kidding, that was once an unattainable goddess, even now...... The same is true in mentality, he asked himself if he was qualified to "pursue" Lou Suzhen, so he could only be a deserter.

"If the gentleman doesn't agree, the concubine won't get up."

Lou Suzhen still bowed her waist.

Tang Yin can't directly reach out to help, after all, men and women can't kiss.

In the end, he could only nod temporarily: "The princess's words are in my heart, everything depends on the situation...... Now that Your Majesty is in full bloom in the Spring and Autumn Period, how can you talk about the real dragon in the palace? ”

Lou Suzhen straightened up and said, "Childe said that within two years, everything will be determined." ”

"Huh?"

Tang Yin was surprised at first.

Suddenly.

Sure enough, it was Zhu Hao's kid who was behind the scenes.

Two years?

How could that kid be so sure?

Can he really pinch it?

Or is this kid crazy enough to be ready to assassinate the emperor? Who dares to guarantee that the emperor will be eliminated, that is, the one who will inherit the throne in the Xingwang Mansion?

Tang Yin said: "It's not a secret, Zhu Hao does have the ability to calculate, but his words are vain, I hope the princess will not take it seriously." ”

"I think Gongzi is not speaking falsely, even if I don't agree with King Ning's rebellion, but what he said, today's virtue is not worthy of the position, it is also what I think, even if the reverse move fails, but the heart of the people has been lost, and the sky should be in the right position. The Ming Dynasty law cannot be chaotic, and now it is gone, and the purple dragon of Xingfu must be raised. ”

Lou Suzhen's words were not as firm as Zhu Hao's, but she analyzed the situation according to her own ideas.

King Ning has not achieved great things, and no one may have taken the risk of assassination, but people can't clean up the faint king, God will naturally punish him, is it a lie that "the right way in the world is the vicissitudes of life"?

The good foundation of the Ming Dynasty is about to be corrupted in the hands of this faint king, is there still heavenly reason?

Tang Yin smiled bitterly, and said in his heart, sure enough, a rebellious minister's wife would have almost the same thoughts as a crazy kid like Zhu Hao, and she was naturally easily instigated by Zhu Hao.

Zhu Hao is the right medicine.